Brief History
The game began at Rugby School in 1823 when William Webb Ellis "with a fine disregard for the rules first picked up the ball and ran with it".

Facilities and Equipment Required
Rugby is normally played outdoors on grass but in its non-contact versions, 'TAG' and 'Touch' it can use a mixture of surfaces both indoors and out by teams from six a side to fifteen a side.

Benefits of Participating
Rugby is played at clubs and schools by all ages.  Its ten positions provide opportunities for all shapes and sizes to participate and its full range of skills — running, handling, kicking and tackling - give exciting involvement to all team members.

Rugby clubs are open to everyone and can be found in all parts of the country.  The equipment required for a player is shorts, socks, shirts and appropriate footwear.  Clubs provide balls, coaching, teaching and competitive opportunities.

If you want to try this exciting team game go along to your local club or ask advice from your local Rugby Youth Development Officer whose details can be obtained from: